The Tongariro Alpine Crossing passes through volcanic hazard zones – even when the track is open, volcanic risk is present.

Ketetahi Hut to Ketetahi Car Park, The Tongariro Alpine Crossing track - Distances, Times and Points of Interest. Plus spectacular views of the fault line in the central plateau and of course the famous Tongariro Crossing. Volcanic monitoring systems monitor activity and mitigate volcanic risk, but won't ensure your personal safety. Grade: Moderate, allow 2 hours. We rode the Northern Express train from Auckland, stopped in Ohakune for two nights to do the Crossing, and continued on to Wellington. Check the Tongariro National Park weather forecast before you go. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is an incredible 19km journey through the Tongariro National Park, a UNESCO Dual World Heritage Park recognised for its spiritual and cultural significance as well as its outstanding volcanic features.The trail takes in some of the most dramatic landscapes you will ever see — cold mountain springs, ancient lava flows, steam vents and the spectacular Emerald Lakes. You start from the Mangatepopo Valley (carved out from the last ice age) and walk over towards the Ketetahi road as this minimises the climbing involved, you will be glad you took this options when you come down from Red Crater.

Alternative routes. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing can be walked in either direction and there are several side trips: Soda Springs: 15 minute side trip from the head of Mangatepopo Valley, where you will find an oasis for the moisture-loving, yellow buttercups and white foxgloves.

My wife and I did the Tongariro Crossing on February 8, 2019. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing takes you over the length of Mt Tongariro (19.4 Kilometres) about 7-9 hours.

Alpine Life The air and soil temperatures in Tongariro National Park change dramatically with the seasons; the result is a wide variety of habitats. During this 15 minute flight you will see the Te Maru Craters, the Blue and Emerald Lakes, The Red Crater and Tama Lakes. Volcanic risk. Anything that lives in the Tongariro National Park must be hardy and well-adapted to life in such an extreme environment. Se o tempo for limitado e você não puder passar o dia inteiro caminhando pela Tongariro Crossing, então a Caminhada Guiada Vulcânica do Meio Dia de 4 horas é para você. Aprecie a bela paisagem do Parque Nacional de Tongariro com este passeio de meio dia.

Quando possível, começaremos pela pista de Tongariro Alpine Crossing e seguiremos para Soda Springs antes de retornar ao início.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing 5 Departures a day, Return shuttle to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing: $40 return View Details: Tongariro Alpine Crossing - One way One way shuttle from the FREE Park 'n' ride, Ketetahi to Mangatepopo car park: $35 one way View Details: Tongariro Northern Circuit Ketetahi to Mangatepopo: Allow an extra hour to walk the track in reverse. The Tongariro Crossing Volcanic Flight is a low level flight climbing up to 6500ft.